"Poison" Candy Apples

Try an eerie twist on the traditional candy apple for a delicious Halloween treat.

Total Time: 1:00

Prep: 0:40

Level:
Moderate

Yield:
12 candy apples

Ingredients

12 baby Granny Smith apples

12 wooden candy apple sticks or dowels

1½ c. sugar

½ c. light corn syrup

1 tsp. black gel paste food coloring

Directions

Wash and dry apples thoroughly. Place on a baking sheet and poke firmly with dowels. Line a second baking sheet with buttered parchment paper, and set aside.

Place a candy thermometer in a medium saucepan and add sugar, 3/4 cups water, and corn syrup. Place over medium heat; whisk until sugar is dissolved. Let the temperature rise without stirring until it reaches the hard-crack mark at 310 degrees F. Remove pan from heat. Carefully remove thermometer, and add food coloring.

Swirl pan to mix in the color completely. Swipe and twirl the apple through the candy, shake off excess, and place on buttered baking sheet. Repeat with remaining apples.